An overall conditioning program with emphasis on developing strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning that lead to the development of a fitness attitude. May be repeated for up to three (3) credits
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Perform aerobic activity for 40 minutes and get heart rate into target zone.
- Perform muscle strengthening and toning exercise for 40 minutes.
- Perform stretching exercise and improve flexibility.
- Explain the physiological importance of a warm and cool down time.
Institutional Outcomes
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills.
Course Content Outline
- Goal setting
- Benefits of a fitness program
- Aerobic conditioning
- Muscular strength and endurance exercises
- Circuit training
- Stretching
- Pre and post testing
Department Guidelines
Reinforces the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE standards)
- Participates regularly in physical activity.
- Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
- Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.